Best Large Hadron Collider Podcasts (2024)

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The spaghettification of stars by supermassive black holes: understanding one of nature’s most extreme events 39:36

1y ago39:36

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The spaghettification of stars by supermassive black holes: understanding one of nature’s most extreme events - Andrew Mummery On a rare occasion an unfortunate star will be perturbed onto a near-radial orbit about the supermassive black hole in its galactic centre. Upon venturing too close to the black hole the star is destroyed, in its entirety, …

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Extreme value statistics and the theory of rare events 39:04

1y ago39:04

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Extreme value statistics and the theory of rare events - Francesco Mori Rare extreme events tend to play a major role in a wide range of contexts, from finance to climate. Hence, understanding their statistical properties is a relevant task, which opens the way to many applications. In this talk, I will first introduce extreme value statistics and …

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Inflation and the Very Early Universe 43:00

1y ago43:00

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Inflation and the Very Early Universe - Georges Obied The universe we observe seems to have come from surprisingly fine-tuned initial conditions. This observation is at the heart of two of the most important puzzles in cosmology, called the horizon and flatness problems. To explain these puzzles, cosmologists invoke a period of accelerated expansio…

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Dark Energy & Matter 35:00

1+ y ago35:00

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In this episode, hosts Mickey and Kymberly talk about what scientists currently know about dark energy and matter...which isn't much! Listen to what we've learned about theories behind dark energy, understanding what dark matter is (and isn't), and how this relates to the expanding universe. We end each episode with five “weird but true” science fa…

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S1E3: Andromeda Galaxy 42:40

1+ y ago42:40

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In this episode, hosts Mickey and Kymberly chat about the Andromeda Galaxy's supermassive black holes, habitable zones and potential for life, and its collision course with the Milky Way. We end each episode with five “weird but true” science facts. Please like and subscribe, follow us on Instagram (@astrofiles_podcast), and leave us a comment or r…

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S1E2: Large Hadron Collider (LHC) 1:01:18

1+ y ago1:01:18

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In this episode, hosts Mickey and Kymberly discuss CERN’s Large Hadron Collider (LHC), giant magnets, particle physics, and banana pizza! Listen in to learn more about how the LHC works and whether we should be afraid of micro black holes. We end each episode with five “weird but true” science facts. Please like and subscribe, follow us on Instagra…

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S1E1: James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) 26:24

1+ y ago26:24

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In this inaugural episode, Astro Files hosts Mickey Negus and Kymberly Peper discuss the James Webb Space Telescope, incredible feats of engineering, and how photos of early galaxies will help us better understand the Big Bang. We end each episode with five “weird but true” science facts. Please like and subscribe, follow us on Instagram (@astrofil…

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Strings and Fields 32:07

3+ y ago32:07

32:07

Will strings be the theory of everything?, presented by Prof Luis Fernando Alday.By Luis Fernando Alday

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Classical and Quantum Black Holes 36:15

3+ y ago36:15

36:15

Prof March-Russell explains our latest understanding of black holes, some of the most mysterious objects in the Universe.By John March-Russell

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Why is Quantum Gravity so hard? 33:05

3+ y ago33:05

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A pressing question in our quest to understand the Universe is how to unify quantum mechanics and gravity, the very small and the very large.By John Wheater

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The Large hadron collider and its threat to Christianity and opening of the bottomless pit 0:50

5+ y ago0:50

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In this episode will dive into the sinister plot to enslave humanity by way of CERN.

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The Stuniverse Podcast - Episode 7 - Habitable planets! Tim Peake! Cooking in Space! Big galactic gaps! 59:57

8y ago59:57

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Dr Stu and Mark are joined by a tableful of friends for a chat about all things universe-y. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Stuniverse Podcast - Episode 6 - Nobbly bits on the Moon, Large Hadron Collider, Strange Letters, Matt Damon's poo and Mark's Beard. 30:31

8y ago30:31

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In episode 6, Stu and Mark discuss the moon, exciting goings-on at the Large Hadron Collider, answer listener questions, play 'Stuniversity Challenge' (aka Big Fat Galactic Liar Quiz), talk about the perils of asking the public to name things, and dwell briefly on Mark's new beard... and Matt Damon's poo (the two are unrelated). Hosted on Acast. Se…

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The Stuniverse - Episode 5 - Gravity, Solar Sails, Galactic Volcanoes and Space Toilets 28:54

8y ago28:54

28:54

We're back! And we're talking about the BIG new discoveries, how light pushes things around, Australian microwaves and how to do a wee in space. Plus some other, more serious stuff. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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How computers have changed the way we do physics - Breaking through the quantum barrier 39:20

8y ago39:20

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The power of available computers has now grown exponentially for many decades. The ability to discover numerically the implications of equations and models has opened our eyes to previously hidden aspects of physics. Many exciting phenomena observed in condensed matter systems, such as superconductivity and the quantum Hall effect, emerge due to th…

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How computers have changed the way we do physics - Structure in complex systems 36:54

8y ago36:54

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The power of available computers has now grown exponentially for many decades. The ability to discover numerically the implications of equations and models has opened our eyes to previously hidden aspects of physics. In physics, "complex systems" are systems of many similar interacting parts, such as the interacting atoms that make up a solid or li…

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How computers have changed the way we do physics - Chaos and climate change 51:57

8y ago51:57

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The power of available computers has now grown exponentially for many decades. The ability to discover numerically the implications of equations and models has opened our eyes to previously hidden aspects of physics. In this lecture, Myles Allen addressed how computers have transformed our understanding of the role of chaos and exponential error gr…

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The Stuniverse Podcast - Episode 4 - Tim Peake, Gravitational Waves, Meteors and Space Nappies 27:09

8+ y ago27:09

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In Episode 4, Dr Stu tells Mark about Tim Peake's space walk, rumours of gravitational waves, civilisation-threatening meteors and NASA'S obscene pictures! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Stuniverse Podcast - Episode 3 - Aliens, Northern Lights, Planetary Rings and Uninsured Astronauts 22:03

8+ y ago22:03

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In episode 3, Dr Stu tells Mark about Alien Megastructures, the likelihood of Alien life, the moving Northern (and Southern) Lights and we play round 3 of the Big Fat Galactic Liar Quiz.Additional music in this episode by Jon Shearer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Stuniverse Extra! Star Wars: The Force Awakens review 8:33

8+ y ago8:33

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In this extra episode, Dr Stu reviews the latest Star Wars Blockbuster with Mark's 7 year old son, Oscar. CONTAINS SPOILERS! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Stuniverse Podcast - Episode 2 - Tim Peake, Star Wars, Gravity, Missing Trousers 25:26

8+ y ago25:26

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In the first of their new regular fortnightly episodes, Dr Stu and Mark talk about Tim Peake, Star Wars and the Death Star, the far side of the moon, and Stu's missing trousers. You can tweet your questions and comments to @immarkosullivan or @DrStuClark Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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The Stuniverse Podcast - Trailer 1:06

8+ y ago1:06

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A little introduction by Mark & Dr Stu. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Stuniverse Podcast - Episode 1 - Einstein, Star Wars, Space Planes, Orbital Litter 26:30

8+ y ago26:30

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In the first of a new regular podcast, comedian Mark O'Sullivan chats with Dr Stuart Clark, Astrophysicist, Journalist, Novelist and Broadcaster. In this episode... Einstein, Space Planes, Orbital Litter, Star Wars, Dr Stu's Big Fat Galactic Liar Quiz and a try-it-at-home Space Mystery! Tweet your questions to @DrStuClark or @immarkosullivan Hosted…

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Gravitational lensing: one of the sharpest tools in an astronomer's toolbox 46:15

8+ y ago46:15

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Members of the Rudolf Peierls Centre for Theoretical Physics hosted the eighth Saturday Morning of Theoretical Physics on 19 September 2015. Talk 3 by Professor James Binney.By James Binney

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General Relativity: what is it & why Einstein conceived it thus 44:35

8+ y ago44:35

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Members of the Rudolf Peierls Centre for Theoretical Physics hosted the eighth Saturday Morning of Theoretical Physics on 19 September 2015. Talk 2 by Professor John Wheater.By John Wheater

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Cosmology from General Relativity 41:11

8+ y ago41:11

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Members of the Rudolf Peierls Centre for Theoretical Physics hosted the eighth Saturday Morning of Theoretical Physics on 19 September 2015. Talk 3 by Pedro Ferreira.By Pedro Ferreira

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Basics of Anyons and Nonabelian Aharanov-Bohm Effect 39:29

9y ago39:29

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Members of the Rudolf Peierls Centre for Theoretical Physics hosted the 7th morning of Theoretical Physics covering the idea of quantum computation and the strange behaviour of certain types of fundamental particle.By John March-Russell

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Knots, World-lines, and Topological Quantum Computation 33:40

9y ago33:40

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Members of the Rudolf Peierls Centre for Theoretical Physics hosted the 7th morning of Theoretical Physics covering the idea of quantum computation and the strange behaviour of certain types of fundamental particle.By Steve Simon

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Quantum Computing 48:35

9y ago48:35

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Members of the Rudolf Peierls Centre for Theoretical Physics hosted the 7th morning of Theoretical Physics covering the idea of quantum computation and the strange behaviour of certain types of fundamental particle.By Andrew Steane

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What Goes Around... 13:34

9+ y ago13:34

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Will Self concludes his 50 kilometre circumnavigation of the Large Hadron Collider at CERN just outside Geneva - entirely on foot. Following the course of the Collider through the French and Swiss countryside, Will stops at regular intervals to descend to the tunnel below and view the experiments. As Will gets close to completing his circuit, he vi…

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Finally Feeling the Wonder 13:43

9+ y ago13:43

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Will Self continues his 50 kilometre circumnavigation of the Large Hadron Collider at CERN just outside Geneva - entirely on foot. Following the course of the Collider through the French and Swiss countryside, Will stops at regular intervals to descend to the tunnel below and view the experiments. So far Will has been feeling completely baffled. Fo…

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The Ultimatum 13:43

9+ y ago13:43

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Will Self continues his 50 kilometre circumnavigation of the Large Hadron Collider at CERN just outside Geneva - entirely on foot. Following the course of the Collider through the French and Swiss countryside, Will stops at regular intervals to descend to the tunnel below and view the experiments. Invited to 'feel the wonder' of particle physics, W…

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Bamboozled 13:44

9+ y ago13:44

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Will Self continues his 50 kilometre circumnavigation of the Large Hadron Collider at CERN just outside Geneva - entirely on foot. Following the course of the Collider through the French and Swiss countryside, Will stops at regular intervals to descend to the tunnel below and view the experiments. Invited to 'feel the wonder' of particle physics, W…

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A Naked Lunch 13:49

9+ y ago13:49

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Will Self embarks on a 50 kilometre walking tour of the Large Hadron Collider at CERN just outside Geneva. Following the course of the Collider through the French and Swiss countryside, Will stops at regular intervals to descend to the tunnel and view the experiments below. He aims to complete the circuit entirely on foot. Invited to 'feel the wond…

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The physical world: collisions 1:01

14+ y ago1:01

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An introduction to this albumBy The Open University

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Accident investigation 6:11

14+ y ago6:11

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At the scene of a vehicle collision, both the physical evidence and the laws of physics, help police establish precisely what happenedBy The Open University

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Particle collisions 2:52

14+ y ago2:52

2:52

Professors Frank Close and Tejinder Virdee explain why physicists smash particles together and what happens in a particle collisionBy The Open University

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The Large Hadron Collider 6:56

14+ y ago6:56

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The biggest scientific experiment ever constructed. How will the machine work and what is the holy grail in particle physics today?By The Open University

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Ed Vaizey 20:48

15+ y ago20:48

20:48

Ed Vaizey is a UK Conservative member of Parliament and a keen supporter of funding in science. Brian invited him to CERN to look at the LHC from a politcal standpoint..By Yada-Yada

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Chris Morris 27:05

16y ago27:05

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It's Chris Morris, British satirist, comedy writer, actor and director and all. Here he is at CERN visiting ATLAS and CMS with Brian and chums.By Yada-Yada

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The Bad Astronomer - Phil Plait 26:54

16y ago26:54

26:54

The Bad Astronomer AKA Phil Plait came to visit the LHC and with Brian Cox discusses life as a skeptic.By Yada-Yada

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CMS - Jim Virdee 12:06

16y ago12:06

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Dr Brian Cox talks to Jim Virdee the spokesperson of CMS, the Compact Muon Solenoid experiment, which together with its 'sister' detector, Atlas, will be looking for signs of the Higgs Boson.By Yada-Yada

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The Dean Of Guildford Cathedral 26:40

16+ y ago26:40

26:40

The Very Revd Victor Stock visited CERN and in a fascinating conversation with Dr Brian Cox centring the Religion v Science debate, both found there was more common ground than is generally accepted.By Yada-Yada

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Quentin Willson 21:16

16+ y ago21:16

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Quentin Willson of Top Gear and Fifth Gear fame is a fan of engineering on a massive scale, so where better to go than to the LHC.By Yada-Yada

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Kevin And Simon's Big Adventure - Part Two 17:23

16+ y ago17:23

17:23

Kevin Eldon and Simon Munnery explore CERN's Computer Centre and then go 100 metres underground into the heart of the LHC itself.By Yada-Yada

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Kevin And Simon's Big Adventure - Part One 29:41

16+ y ago29:41

29:41

Comedy writers and performers Kevin Eldon and Simon Munnery explore CERN's biggest detector, ALTAS.By Yada-Yada

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John Ellis 31:28

16+ y ago31:28

31:28

Dr Brian Cox talks to CERN's head of Theoretical Physics Professor John Ellis about Super Symmetry, Super Strings, and a Super picture of Higgs in a bathing suit.By Yada-Yada

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CERN in 3 minutes 3:34

17y ago3:34

3:34

Everything (well lots anyway) you wanted to know about CERN in the time it takes to boil an egg.By Yada-Yada

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The Garden of Cosmic Speculation 31:28

17y ago31:28

31:28

Charles Jencks, landscape designer extraordinaire, talks to Dr Brian Cox about how he presents and represents the Universe in his work as one of the world's leading architects and is inspired by the ATLAS detector in the LHC.By Yada-Yada

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Captain Jack Goes to CERN 27:32

17y ago27:32

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John Barrowman AKA Captain Jack from Torchwood and Dr Who talks to Particle Physicist Dr Brian Cox at CERN. They visit the Large Hadron Collider - the biggest experiment in science ever ever in the Universe. But first they have lunch.By Yada-Yada

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